PMDD: Myths and misconceptions

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Join us online on Monday 10 October at 6pm (BST) for a webinar with our researchers and expert voices of lived experience.

We are pleased to partner with the International Association of Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) to mark World Mental Health Day 2022.

Register today to attend.

What is PMDD?

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a mood disorder that is estimated to affect around 5.5% of women and people who experience periods. That’s around 80,000 people in the UK.

PMDD is directly linked to the menstrual cycle – however, it is not a result of a hormone imbalance but is believed to be a severe negative reaction to the natural fluctuations of oestrogen and progesterone that occur in the cycle. Read more.